Client is searching for a Project Coordinator to facilitate and support supplier management initiatives. This individual will work collaboratively with key stakeholders in Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, Enterprise Products, numerous business unit supplier management teams, and Sourcing & Procurement Operations to develop and implement supplier management projects.
This includes helping to drive the processes, tools, reporting, policies and metrics throughout the supplier lifecycle. They will contribute to building and managing robust policies/processes, technology/tools, training, governance, and excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
Build and foster cross-functional relationships. Proactively engage stakeholders to drive adoption of Supplier Management projects.
Develop a deep understanding of operational constraints/barriers to gaining adoption. Demonstrate operational understanding of assigned process area(s). Constantly problem-solve, innovate, improve, and optimize supplier risk and performance management.
Support cross-functional initiatives by conducting research and analysis, identifying the root cause of important problems within scope and developing practical, well-justified, and resource-optimized solutions to enhance tooling/infrastructure, processes, and workflows and strengthen supplier risk and performance product offerings.
Actively identify and develop opportunities for broader client-wide cross-functional engagement and support continuous improvement in systems, processes, and/or controls.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
Develop and deliver compelling communications and training to educate, influence and inform stakeholders across the company about supplier management projects, processes and tools, data insights, and improvement opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.A. or B.S. degree in business, supply chain, procurement, finance or related discipline.
8+ years of experience in Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain or Third-Party Risk Management.
Experience balancing multiple initiatives at once.
Process/project management or consulting experience.
Experience in evaluating, developing and implementing supplier risk and performance management solutions.
Procurement systems/processes/tools experience.
Experience driving change and improving end-to-end processes.
Must-Have Skills:
Project Management Skills
Tech Savvy – implementing a new system for SCM
Related Job Titles/Skill Sets:
Preference for FANG but not required.
Experience working with India stakeholders.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Managing PPO Team
Supplier Education – Managing LMS Solution
Quality compliance measurement
Smaller, additional ad-hoc tasks.
Day-to-Day:
Build and maintain cross-functional relationships.
Conduct research and analysis to identify root causes of problems and develop solutions.
Support cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Develop and deliver communications and training to educate stakeholders about supplier management projects and processes.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Strong change management and leadership skills
Hard Skills:
8+ years of experience in Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, or Third-Party Risk Management.
Process/project management or consulting experience.
Experience in evaluating, developing, and implementing supplier risk and performance management solutions.
Procurement systems/processes/tools experience.
Experience driving change and improving end-to-end processes
Technical Skills Explained:
Procurement systems/processes/tools experience: Knowledge of procurement software, tools, and processes, including experience with systems such as Oracle, SAP, or other ERP systems.
Supplier risk and performance management solutions: Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies, performance metrics, and supplier relationship management.
Process/project management or consulting experience: Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, and experience leading process improvement initiatives.
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